Gemini (The Twins)

Gemini (The Twins) is the third sign of the zodiac, for people born May 21 – June 20. It's a Mutable Air sign ruled by Mercury, known for curiosity, quick wit, and a gift for communication and adapting to anything.

Dates

May 21 – June 20

Element

Air

Modality

Mutable

Ruling planet

Mercury

Symbol

The Twins

Strengths

Curious, Adaptable, Communicative, Witty

Challenges

Inconsistent, Restless, Indecisive

Most compatible with

Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo

Gemini personality & traits

Gemini is the zodiac's communicator — curious, quick, and endlessly interested in the world. Ruled by Mercury, Geminis think and talk fast, juggling ideas, people, and interests with ease. Their adaptability and wit make them wonderful company, but the same restlessness can read as inconsistency or difficulty committing. At their best, Gemini brings intelligence, humour, and the ability to connect with anyone.

Gemini in love & compatibility

In love, Gemini needs mental spark above all — conversation, playfulness, and variety. Boredom is its enemy. Gemini connects easily with the air signs Libra and Aquarius, and with the fire signs Aries and Leo that match its energy. Its growth edge is depth: staying present long enough for a light connection to become a lasting one.

Gemini at work & career

Gemini shines wherever words, ideas, and versatility count: writing, media, marketing, teaching, sales, and tech. It's brilliant at learning fast and wearing many hats, less suited to monotony. Variety and mental stimulation keep a Gemini engaged and at their best.

Gemini is only your Sun sign

Your Sun sign — Gemini — describes your core identity, but it's only one part of your birth chart. Your Moon sign shapes your emotions, your Rising sign shapes how you come across, and the planets in their houses fill in the rest. That's why two Gemini people can feel quite different.

On Zodigram you can generate your full natal chart from your birth date, time, and place — and read AI interpretations of every placement in your language, alongside your Human Design and Gene Keys.

What are the Gemini zodiac dates?

Gemini covers birthdays from May 21 – June 20. If you were born on the edge of these dates (on a "cusp"), your exact Sun sign depends on the year and time of birth, so it's worth checking your birth chart.

What element and ruling planet is Gemini?

Gemini is a Mutable Air sign ruled by Mercury. This combination shapes its core temperament — the Air element gives its basic drive, and the Mutable modality shapes how it acts.

Who is Gemini most compatible with?

Gemini tends to be most compatible with Libra, Aquarius, Aries and Leo. That said, real compatibility depends on both people's full charts, not just their Sun signs.